[Ding! Host completed the mission flawlessly. Rewards are being distributed. Do you want to use it now?]
'No' Lei Feng said.
'Easy money.' he sighed.
[Rewards are stored in system space, use them as you need]
Deciding to use it after returning home. Typically such detoxification processes discharge impurities which is not to be done in public places like hospitals. Late afternoon He was discharged and went home. He threw the supplements in a nearby dustbin like trash before leaving.
Gu Ling and Gu Jing'er also went home after handling all the reports and consultations. But decided to disclose it right away since both the brothers will be taking their College Entrance exam in a month and they cannot be disturbed. Also, the case was not that severe on Gu Tianchen's side.
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Lei Feng went home and took a bath. He also used the detoxification card.
Soon he felt a burning sensation throughout the body and black impurities seeped out of his pores. Bearing it for another 20 minutes he felt extremely light as if some shackles on his body were broken.
He took a bath and thanked the System.
He turned his computer on, and plugged in the pen drive.
He saw dozens of videos and photos in it. In them, Gu Tianchen was purchasing mercury thermometers from different pharmacies across the city. Some even had Li Wu and others doing the work for him.
His face turned gloomy as he went through the contents of the pen drive. Taking deep breaths he calmed down and re-stored the pen drive in the system space as he was not sure of any other place reliable enough to store such an item.
After having a light meal he called up his stats
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[Host: Lei Feng]
[Age: 18]
[Health: Weak, due to not having enough nutrition over time]
[Occupation: Student]
[Abilities: None]
[Assets:
[System Space (1000/day): Pen Drive, 10% Equity share coupon, One Future information coupon]
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Seeing his body was still weak due to malnutrition, he decided to include some good supplements and exercise in his routine.
....
The month went by, Lei Feng sold the Virtual currency a week before exams since he didn't want to get distracted by it. He earned a net 8 million from it. Making him a proper multimillionaire.
.....
10 days before the exam,
Zhao Lang called all the sisters home saying it was urgent. Even Gu Meng was called after she learned Gu Meng was nearby area.
Gu Ling picked up Gu Jing'er from the hospital and went home. When they reached they saw Zhao Lang standing with a few people both men and women discussing something. Upon getting closer they learned she was asking them for last minute rush for her son Gu Tianchen.
Seeing her daughters are home she said, "You guys hurry up and arrange for the best Mathematics and Biology tuition expert in the city. Jing'er you come with me. We need to buy the best supplements for Tianchen."
Stunned for a second, Gu Ling asked in an irritated voice, "Did you call us urgently just for this?"
Gu Jing'er nodded as well.
Zhao Lang was angry and she scolded "What do you mean 'just for this'?"
"It is one of the most important events of your brother's life. Aren't you even a tad bit interested in helping your brother?"
Gu Ling said, "Mom of course we care but you cannot call us at short notice like it was some emergency. Also, since you know how important this event it. Did you prepare something for Lei Feng?"
Zhao Long was a little sad and guilty after hearing this but her love for Gu Tianchen swept it all away "I don't care, You all need to stay here and keep Tianchen motivated. I don't want any mistakes here."
with this Second Sister Gu Meng also entered the house.
When she learned the reason for the urgent call she was angry as well and said "Mom! Do you know I ditched a shoot thinking it was an emergency and you...just.."
Zhao Lang said "You, what? Are you telling me your movie is more important than my son's college exam?"
Three sisters were left speechless, so they just went out together not paying attention to their Mother. After discussing they went to a high-end coffee shop to catch up before separating.
Gu Meng was the least informed of the three so she asked about everything, when it came to the topic of stealing money her face changed.
Gu Ling who has been in the business world for a long time caught it and asked sternly "What do you know about that?"
"Nothing, I was just surprised"
"Tell me!!! Right now!!" Gu Ling increased the tone of her voice.
Feeling guilty Gu Meng decided to confess "Well, Brother Tianchen asked me for money to buy a gaming console. I was busy with my tour so I just stalled him saying I will buy it for him after his exams are finished."
she continued "And at the time he was exactly 20,000 short. So I thought maybe...."
The other two instantly realized what she was implying. Combined with the words of Aunt Wang and the condition of the 'room' Lei Feng lived in, they were sure it was Gu Tianchen who stole the money.
They suddenly remembered the scene where Lei Feng was punished while they were watching it, not interfering, not helping.
'No one stood by his side, how helpless he must have been.'
Gu Ling started tearing up instantly remembering the time her mother was hitting Lei Feng with that belt and they stood there doing nothing, even saying he deserved it.
Seeing her cry even Gu Jing'er started crying as well.
"Maybe Tianchen was scared at the moment so he did not confess." Gu Meng added. She was the closest of the three with Gu Tianchen because he helped her with her songwriting.
She was also guilty of her actions. Because she hid the fact, Lei Feng suffered from lashes from their mother.
If it was the other way around, and it was Gu Tianchen who took the money. They were sure no one would have said anything.
Mom might have even asked if he had enough.
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Soon it was the day of the exam.